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More Classroom Location Changes
Posted: 4:17 PM 8/19/2025
The classroom locations of the seven courses listed below have been changed. If you are registered for one of these courses, please note the change.
- Information Literacy, Fake News; moved to B&E Room 122,
- Gardening in Fall and Winter; moved to B&E Room 124,
- Introduction to AI; moved to Penland 106,
- Gullah Geechee; moved to Penland 106,
- Hadrian's Wall, moved to Penland 106,
- The Erie Canal, moved to Penland 106, and
- The US/China Trade War; moved to Penland 106
Printed Catalogs 'Sold Out'
Posted: 2:56 PM 8/18/2025
We have good news and bad news. The good news is that the response to our fall semester enrollment has been fantastic. The bad news is that we have distributed all of the catalogs printed for this semester. If you have asked to be added to our catalog mailing list but have not received one, we regret to say we cannot send you one for the current fall semester. We will make sure you get one for the spring 2026 semester when it is mailed in December.
In the meanwhile, you can use the resources on the CLL website. Go to the topical index of courses and click on a course name to see all its detail. You can also download an electronic copy of the catalog.
Classes Start Tomorrow
Posted: 10:00 AM 8/17/2025
The first class up will be Exploring Windows at 1:30 PM. If you are registered for this course—or any other Technology course—remember to go to Room 238F of the Business & Education Building, not to the Tech Center where Technology classes were previously taught. You may enter the B&E Building from Parking Lot C or from the Quad. Take the stairs or elevator to the second floor. Click the following link for a map showing the location of Room 238F.
2023 Kauffman Remembrance Day and Award
In a tradition going back to 1992, a luncheon is held each year to honor the memory of Dr. Earl Kauffman, the driving force behind the creation of the Center for Lifelong Learning's predecessor organization in 1989, and the beginning of senior education in Aiken. The 2023 Kauffman Remembrance Day luncheon was held April 26 in the lobby the Etherredge Center at USC Aiken. Aiken Mayor Rick Osbon gave the invocation.
Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) President David Tavernier gave opening remarks regarding the Center's successful completion of its second year of combined operation following the merger of the Academy for Lifelong Learning and the McGrath Computer Learning Center.
USC Aiken Chancellor Daniel Heimmermann was the keynote speaker. His talk gave an update on the current state of the University. He also provided a look into upcoming developments at the USCA campus like the Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative partnership with the US Department of Energy and the South Carolina National Guard DreamPort Cybersecurity Center.
The luncheon is funded in part by an endowment from the family of late USCA Professor James Kauffman to perpetuate the memory of his father. The event is open to all current registered members of the Center for Lifelong Learning.
Kauffman Award Presentation
Part of the Kauffman Remembrance Day memorial is the presentation of the Kauffman Award to an group or individual who has made significant contributions to the Center for Lifelong Learning. This annual award was begun in 1992, three years after the Academy for Lifelong Learning was organized.
Center Vice President Raleigh Daniel presented the award at this year's luncheon to Wayne Rickman.
David Tavernier Receives Special Recognition
The CLL Board surprised President David Tavernier with a plaque recognizing his efforts in dealing with many unique problems and difficulties arising during CLL's sometimes difficult second year. David has guided the organization successfully through this year, especially facilitating productive meetings with USCA staff that set the stage for welcome changes in the future.
Note: This article is an edited version of The Spiral by Doug Wilson.